Sundowner Lake Dam dam
Sundowner Lake Dam
Sundowner Lake Dam, located in Wood County, Texas, was completed in 1971 and serves as a recreational water resource for the local community. The dam is of Earth type construction with a height of 22 feet and a length of 550 feet, creating a storage capacity of 614 acre-feet in the Sundowner Lake. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 133 feet and has one uncontrolled outlet gate. Although the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are not currently available, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam's purpose primarily focuses on recreation, providing opportunities for water-based activities and wildlife habitat enhancement in the area. With its scenic location and ample storage capacity, Sundowner Lake Dam is a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region to enjoy and appreciate.
Despite its age, Sundowner Lake Dam continues to provide essential functions for the local community, showcasing the importance of proper dam management and maintenance for water resource sustainability. As a privately-owned structure, the dam serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private entities and regulatory agencies to ensure the safety and efficiency of water infrastructure. With its historical significance and recreational value, Sundowner Lake Dam stands as a symbol of the intricate relationship between water resources, climate considerations, and human activities in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Sundowner Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 7 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 124 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 357 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 95 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 440 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 56 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sundowner Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 3440 2448, Wood County
- Private Road 5183 Wood County
- Fm 14 Smith County
- County Road 1973 Wood County
- Wood County
- Fm 2946 Rains County
Campgrounds
- Governor Jim Hogg Rv Park - Quitman
- Lake Holbrook Park - South
- Lake Quitman Park
- Lake Holbrook Park - West
- Fish Hawke Point
- Lake Hawkins County Rv Park
Fishing spots
Track Sundowner Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Sundowner Lake Dam
Where does the data for Sundowner Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Sundowner Lake Dam.